Overview: Job Title: Project Manager – Coalition Interoperability Location: Stuttgart, Germany Security Clearance: Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance Requisition Type: Pipeline Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required. Job Responsibilities: Trace Systems is looking for a highly qualified Project Manager to support of USAFRICOM. This exciting role will be critical in the supporting security cooperation and interoperability efforts with partner nations. + Plan and develop methods, procedures, and techniques to support secure communications interoperability between U.S. Forces and USAFRICOM Partners in support of USAFRICOM Theater Strategy and USAFRICOM Theater Security Cooperation Strategy objectives + Serve as C2 Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Planner for Partner Nation (PN) country specific C2 interoperability related staff packages + Plan, schedule, coordinate, execute, and facilitate cross-command and Regional Partner interoperability conferences, programs, and special working groups + Liaise with other directorates, external components and agencies, Ministries of Defense, and Security Cooperation Offices to support Coalition partner engagements, Command and Control Interoperability Boards (CCIB), Secure C2 Interoperability Working Groups (CIWG), and other events as required + Coordinate the resolution of CCIB and CIWG action items through collaboration with the staff and outside agencies Minimum Qualifications: + Currently hold an adjudicated Secret clearance with the ability up obtain TS/SCI + BA/BS + 5 years recent specialized or AA/AS +7 years recent specialized or a major cert + 9 years recent specialized or 11 years of recent specialized experience + Knowledge of Joint Operations and Joint C2 systems preferred + Geographic Combatant Command experience and knowledge preferred + Willingness to travel to the African continent to support event planning and engagements + Exceptional planning and organizational skills, as well as strong oral and written communications skills. + Working knowledge of collaboration and telecommunications tools, Tactical Data Links, COMSEC regulations, CJCS Instructions, Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) policies, National Security Agency (NSA) Policies, and Command regulations Desired Qualifications: + Project Management Professional (PMP) certification + Experience working with a Combatant Command + IAT-II (Security+) certification or higher (CISSP, CISM, etc) Education: + BA/BS + 5 years recent specialized or AA/AS +7 years recent specialized or a major cert + 9 years recent specialized or 11 years of recent specialized experience Trace Systems Trace Systems, headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, was founded to support and defend our nation's security interests at home and abroad–– whenever and wherever. We provide cybersecurity, intelligence, communications, networking and information technology services, systems, and solutions to the United States Department of Defense, Intelligence Community and Department of Homeland Security. To Apply: We invite you to put your talents to work by joining a growing team of dynamic professionals here at Trace Systems! Be part of a culture at our leading edge company where you can achieve great things while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression. Please apply directly through the website at: www.tracesystems.com. #jointracesystems (https://twitter.com/hashtag/jointracesystems?src=hash) Trace Systems is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Job ID 2024-5790 # of Openings 1